Originally, I selected Bohemian Rhapsody because I had seen the film before and was amazed by the soundtrack and cinematography on screen. I have a fondness for classic rock music, and I was eager to learn more about the band Queen. During this project I learned a lot about the history of Queen and Freddie Mercury, while simultaneously learning how to analyze film and cinematography. I have seen Bohemian Rhapsody in its entirety about 5 times now, and I continue to learn, or pick up on something new each time I watch it. One of the most interesting takeaways I have learned from this project is that films can be analyzed and interpreted in many different ways. I now find myself much more aware of decisions made by the cinematographer and director in films, and how they evoke messages and ideologies to their audience in a similar way that authors do so in literature. Prior to this class and this final film analysis, I had never thought about movies as anything more than entertainment but the reality of it is that films reveal a lot about life lessons and culture. Bohemian Rhapsody in particular made me realize what struggles any famous person may face and that being a star is not as glamorous as the media presents it to be.
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